PHOTO: Tartini Square in Piran, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: Tartini Square in the coastal town of Piran, Slovenia, was named for its most famous citizen, violinist Giuseppe Tartini. A…
El Otro Lado, Panama: hotel of the week
Boxes that need ticking for our next escape: wild nature , sunny, Caribbean waters, off-the-grid and with a dose of culture. It’s a tall order, but one that El Otro…
17-Time Tour de France Cyclist’s Hotel is Keeping Guests Active in South Carolina
Nestled within South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains sits Hotel Domestique, a charming boutique property owned by legendary 17-time Tour de France cyclist George Hincapie on nearly 30 acres of grounds…
A Wild Weekend in the Cotswolds
There is no area better known as a bastion of English refinement, countryside sophistication and village charm than the unfolding hills or ‘wolds’ of the Cotswolds. This picture-book part of…
The Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design, Berlin
Bauhaus – ‘house of construction’ “Let us strive for, conceive and create the new building of the future that will unite every discipline, architecture and sculpture and painting, and which…
Just Back: Borneo
National Geographic’s Andrew Coleman (on Instagram @andywcoleman) recently traveled to Borneo to explore one of the oldest rain forests in the world. Hoping to spy an orangutan in its natural habitat, Andrew was…
PHOTO: Preseren Square in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: Preseren Square in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, features the Triple Bridge and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation…
Hanging out: the world’s best clifftop hotels
Fancy living on the edge? From Cape View Clifton in South Africa – a new addition to our collection – to cliffside stays in California, Croatia and beyond, these precariously perched hotels are…
Visiting the Champs-Élysées: A Look at 2 Newly-Renovated Hotels in the Heart of the District
Home to some of fashion’s most over-the-top flagship boutiques, Paris’ Champs-Élysées and Golden Triangle district is also one of the city’s most-touristed neighborhoods. In this setting, two newly-renovated luxury hotel...via…
Provence Road Trip IV – Crillon le Brave
For our last stop in the South of France we made our way through the narrow roads east of Avignon, climbing higher and higher until we came across a fairy…
Luxury Villa Review: The Blue Door in Palm Springs, California
The Blue Door in Palm Springs, California The Blue Door, is a beautiful 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom villa located in Palm Springs, California, which accommodates 6 people. On this occasion, I…
The List: Where to Stay for England’s Rugby World Cup 2015
Every four years, Rugby Union’s elite come together to decide the destiny of the famous Webb Ellis trophy at the Rugby World Cup. The 2015 edition takes place in the…
PHOTO: Cobblestone Streets of Piran, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: Cobblestone streets of Piran, Slovenia by night. The lanes are so narrow that special mini trucks are employed to move…
Five reasons Brighton’s lured us back…
With its brazen artwork and graffiti’d sea-view rooms, Artist Residence Brighton has made us come over all unnecessary – well it is the original dirty-weekend destination, after all. So here are five reasons…
Capture Sydney’s Beauty With These 7 Hotels & Their Picture-Perfect Views
Sydney, Australia is easily one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The bustling city is home to some 4.6 million people, the iconic Sydney Opera House, rows of…
Is the Lloyds Bank AVIOS Upgrade Voucher good value? £85 for business class flights to Stockholm would suggest so…
I recently managed to bag two business class flights to Stockholm for just £85. How you might scream? AVIOS Upgrade Voucher Well on this occasion, I was using the Lloyds Bank…
The List: 9 Cultural Getaways to Inspire
A little food for the soul should form an essential part of everyone's diet, and a cultural getaway spent exploring museums and the arts provides the perfect main course. Combined…
The Fine Art of Focus in Travel Writing
I recently led an all-day in-the-field writing workshop in one of my favorite places on the planet, the hamlet of Point Reyes Station, population about 900, located an hour west…
PHOTO: Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: One of four dragons that adorn the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia. One legend says that the city was founded…
High five from the English countryside
Tamara Kaye-Honey, founder of Los Angeles interior design studio House of Honey, is our kind of traveller: intrepid and in-the-know. It’s why we tapped her as a Smith Hotel Awards judge,…
One Look at The Spa House in Cape Town Will Have You Pulling Out Your Credit Card
There’s renting a villa for your South African vacation, and then there’s really renting a villa. Let me be more clear. You could stay at any ‘ole private residence in…
Provence Road Trip Part 1 – La Bastide de Marie + The Luberon
I have wanted to visit Provence in the South of France for some time now. The vineyards, the stone farm houses, the colorful shutters, the hilly countryside, and the amazing…
The List: 10 Perennially Sunny Escapes
Fall has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, tingeing leaves golden brown and causing temperatures to dip. Those who are already feeling nostalgic toward the departed summer can chase the warmth:…
Texas’s German Roots: New Braunfels
“Do you speak German?,” I ask. “Un poquito.” Joyce is minding the register at the oldest bakery in Texas, Naegelin’s. Opened in 1868, the establishment remains a landmark in downtown New Braunfels—and a…